Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver PR plans that support the firm's strategic priorities, with a particular focus on the Business Division and Private Wealth teams.
• Build strong relationships with national, regional, trade and legal media to secure high-quality coverage that raises the profile of the firm, its lawyers and its services.
• Identify and develop media opportunities from firm news, thought leadership and market developments.
• Manage day-to-day press office activity, responding to media enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media statements, articles, and other external communications materials.
• Support partners and senior colleagues with media opportunities, interview preparation and key messaging.
• Monitor media coverage, industry developments and competitor activity, identifying opportunities to enhance the firm's profile and reputation.
• Work with Marketing Managers and business stakeholders to promote the firm's sector expertise and strengthen its presence in key markets.
• Manage media contact databases and distribution lists, ensuring relationships and records are maintained effectively.
• Produce regular media coverage reports and insight for stakeholders, measuring the impact of PR activity against agreed objectives

Requirements

• PR and communications experience, ideally gained within a law firm, professional services organisation, PR agency or journalism environment.
• Proven experience securing media coverage across national, regional, trade and legal media.
• Passionate about media relations and building long-term relationships with journalists, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the confidence to identify opportunities and take ownership of activity.
• Comfortable working with partners and senior colleagues, providing advice and support on media opportunities.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and business topics into engaging content.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience using media monitoring and media database platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.